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“The Mission of The Family Crisis Group(tm) is to provide aid to families who find themselves overwhelmed by a child that is out of control and a family system that has become chaotic and frightening. We provide comprehensive treatment and support specialists depending on you case including outpatient intensive treatment. We use fully accredited & licensed or state certified practitioners including several psychiatrists, therapists , addiction specialists, educational consultants, lawyers, Peer Specialists, Case Managers and even financial planning, coaching, or what ever the case demands.

“At different points in our lives we are more willing and able to make changes that can improve our life. Those changes can directly and indirectly have a positive impact on us and the lives of the people around us.
When you are ready, I will be here to discuss the changes you would like to make, to help you learn more about yourself, and your options.
My clients bring to the counseling relationship a variety of concerns including relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. I treat clients of all different ages and backgrounds.

“My name is Kareecia Thompson. I received my Master's degree from Friends University in Marriage and Family Therapy. I specialize in working with people who have been impacted by domestic violence, child abuse; sexual abuse, general parenting and step-parenting concerns, couples with pre-marital and marital concerns. Other treatment areas I work with include depression, ADD, PTSD, ADHD, anger, anxiety, recovering from divorce, dealing with grief, life adjustment and transition challenges. I work with families, individual adults of all ages, couples, teenagers and children.

“The decision to get help is not an easy one, but it can be the first step toward real change. I want to help you empower yourself to bring about the changes you've been wanting in your life. By breaking old, painful patterns and creating new, fulfilling ones, I am committed to helping you heal and have more peace. The beginning is always today!

“I love what I do and care about the people I assist. I think I am privileged to be in a helping profession.
My psychological services often focus on skill training and coping or management strategies for children, parents, adolescents, college students or young adults, and adult women. While I have worked with a variety of presenting problems, I especially like to assist people with anxiety, OCD, depression, self-esteem, parenting and ADHD issues.

“Every day is a new chance for hope and healing. Everyone encounters problems on the path of life. Have you considered counseling before but hesitated? Has someone who cares about you suggested counseling? Do you seem to encounter problems again and again? Together we will examine new coping skills to move forward to a better quality of life. I have a unique perspective that I bring to therapy from extensive experience in my own life successfully overcoming problems, raising teenagers and caring for an aging parent. I have over 20 years of helping individuals, couples and adolescents in therapy.

“Communication issues, lack of passion, feeling disconnected, fighting/conflicts, infidelity, sexual issues, unresolved concerns, midlife crisis, distrust, loneliness, anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues? Are you just wanting some peace of mind? I can help you to improve your perception of yourself and strengthen your relationship(s), while working on and resolving all of these issues (+more). In practing neuropsychotherapy, I focus on the science of relationships as well as emotions, thoughts and behaviors of individuals. I give proven and viable solutions and provide tools for ways in which to improve self-esteem, relationships, work and life in general.

“I am a licensed therapist who is warm, friendly, and direct. My practice specializes in working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. I provide a safe, comfortable place for you to work on issues. I will help you bring balance and pleasure back into your life. I will be in your corner to help you reach your goals. In these times, I will be there for you.

“Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with getting extra support when you need it. Counseling can help by offering new perspectives that teach us how to deal more effectively with current situations and develop new ways to confront the issues that prevent us from living truly self-fulfilling lives.

“I specialize in psychological assessment, including assessment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, problems with math, and problems with writing. I also specialize in the assessment of gifted children. I provide assessments for many other types of behavioral and emotional concerns.
I also provide evaluations to assess for giftedness, kindergarten readiness, and developmental delays. I conduct testing necessary for private school admissions and for accommodations on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc) and in higher education settings.
I work with clients of all ages, from young children to adults.

“I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples for more than 17 years to help them make changes to improve their life, make better decisions, and learn to relax! My style is very laid back and accepting, but I will challenge you to participate fully in your treatment process - after all, it's your life!

“People often feel stuck, unhappy, and dissatisfied with the direction of life, career path, or relationships. Would you like to see changes in your life, but don't know where to start? I want to help you and may have shared some of the same feelings myself. I have experienced the challenges of being a non-traditional student and have started a new career later in life - increasing my understanding of ways to approach life transitions. Whether your challenges are related to career, relationships, or to your general well-being, we can work together to create the changes you want.

“Are life's challenges getting harder to manage? Are you ready for outside intervention? I would be honored to meet with you to discsuss and address your concerns and issues. Short and long term therapy available.

“Dori believes in early intervention and specializes in working with preschool children struggling at home, school or daycares. She works with elementary, adolescent and young adults addressing a variety of home, school, social, emotional and environmental stressors. She utilizes a variety of brain, play-based, cognitive behavioral, and solution focused therapy techniques and activities to assess and meet the child at their social, emotional, and developmental level. Dori actively works with parents on supportive, positive parenting techniques and behavior modification to address their child's treatment needs. Dori also provides psychotherapy to adults struggling with life stressors, depression and anxiety.

“Mental health is part of your physical health. You cannot have one without the other. No one is exempt from facing mental health struggles at one time or another in their life. It is not uncommon during times of mental health struggles, either it be an isolated incident of panic, short-term and long-term anxiety, tragedy, situational depression, or circumstances that were out of your control that caused you to have a "new normal." Therapy will alleviate these stressors through a process of personal insight, change, and opening your eyes to a new way of seeing your life and how you react to it.

“Being a parent is a joy like none other. This may however become challenging if your child (especially a teenager) battles emotional, behavioral, eating disorders, lack of confidence or addiction problems. Teenagers with these issues often argue, have hard time expressing emotions, have disruptive behavior, sudden change in eating habits and conscious of their body image. They might resort to use of alcohol or other drugs to escape struggles. This does not mean you are a bad parent; it is just a difficult time for your family. You just need someone to walk you through during this difficult time.

“Hello, my name is Nancy Wilkerson. I have 30 years of experience working in the fields of Mental and Behavioral Health with adolescents, adults and senior adults. My experience includes providing individual, couple, family and group therapy. I have extensive experience working with people recovering from the effects of trauma and abuse, grief and loss, unipolar and bipolar depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. I describe my treatment approach as eclectic as I prefer to select the treatment approach that best fits each client rather than try to fit all clients into a specific treatment approach.

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If you're looking for help with parenting in Shawnee Mission or for a Shawnee Mission parenting Therapist these professionals provide therapy for parents. They include parenting Therapists, parenting psychologists, parenting psychotherapists and parenting counselors. They can help with single parents Therapist, Shawnee Mission single parenting, parent involvement, child parenting, new parents, parent education and general issues relating to parents and children.

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